Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Altec Digger Derrick
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Altec Digger Derrick has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V636000 Load May Fall Due to Incorrect Winch Holding Valve NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V365000 Incorrect Slope Indicator Placard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V127000 Pedestal Tube may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V791000 Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V503000 Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V636000 Feeder Tube Bracket Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V141000 Winch Drum Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V600000 BATTERY SEPARATOR NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$24,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This vehicle has no owner complaints on file, but is subject to 8 recalls, mainly involving equipment and electrical systems. The lack of comprehensive complaint data limits our ability to fully assess reliability. Recalls focus on serious issues such as hydraulic valve and welding failures, affecting safety and operational reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic load valve | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical wiring | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Fasteners | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Hydraulic system service
- Electrical system inspection
- Brake system inspection
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cooling system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Winch malfunction
- Electrical short circuits
- Hydraulic leaks
- Cracking welds
- Loose fasteners
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Altec Digger Derrick at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.